What is the value of x in the equation below? Negative 3 minus (negative 8) minus (negative 2) = x

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Answer:

x = 7

Explanation:

Step 1: Write everything out

-3 - (-8) - (-2) = x

Step 2: Switch signs

x = -3 + 8 + 2

Step 3: Combine

x = 10 -3

x = 7

Gregor Albert answered Jun 29, 2021

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